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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 491.29 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 491.29 and 232.01 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 491.29 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/491.29 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 491.29 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 113,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,981.16/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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